It brings together 12 months in the life of the city and the communities it serves during 1996, a year in which Wakey looked to the future thanks to thew opening of Europort. These images plucked from the YEP archive showcase local landmarks as well as familiar faces and local news stories making the headlines throughout the year. READ MORE: 14 photos to take you back to Wakefield in 2001
25. Wakefield in 1996
Council workers - members of UNISON and UCATT - demonstrate outside Wakefield City Hall in protest of proposed £6.7 million cuts threatening jobs and services in March 1996. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
26. Wakefield in 1996
Wakefield Trinity and Castleford RL players and staff lend their support to Wakefield College's application in the 1996 Charter Mark award scheme | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
27. Wakefield in 1996
Joan and Derek Halman pictured with students Caroline Mullineax, left, and Karen Evans in the Restaurant Michel Laurens at Wakefield College. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
28. Wakefield in 1996
November 1996 and the new Index store opened in The Ridings Shopping Centre. Pictured is Barbie lookalike with Wakefield Town Crier Matthew Hannnah. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
29. Wakefield in 1996
Young Lyndon Andrew Duke, the Royal Engineers mascot, stands to attention during the rememberance service at Wakefield in November 1996. | Charles Knight Photo: Charles Knight
30. Wakefield in 1996
Campaign co-ordinator Catharyn Lawrence (centre) and daughter Gabrielle demonstrate with some of the other campaigners at the 'Say No to Nursery Vouchers' march at Wakefield in September 1996. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme